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Lithosphere

Advancing open research across the geosciences

OA Community Journal Published by GSW

GSA Members receive a 20% APC discount publishing with Lithosphere

About the Journal

Lithosphere, established in 2009 and now published by GeoScienceWorld (GSW), is a leading open access (OA) journal in the geosciences. Published by the community, for the community, Lithosphere is a trusted option for researchers to publish their scientifically rigorous results in an environment that encourages cooperation and accelerates discovery.

Lithosphere publishes authoritative research and reviews across a broad scope of geoscience disciplines, providing a home for both specialized and interdisciplinary research, advancing understanding beyond the scope of a single area of research practice. When you publish in Lithosphere, you support a community-driven, mission-based nonprofit dedicated to publishing trusted open research with an expansive scope and broad visibility for authors.

Find out more about Lithosphere from GeoScienceWorld.

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Lithosphere Metrics

Impact Factor 2025: 1.7 | 5-year average: 1.9 | Scopus: 4.3 | SJR: 0.455 | H5-Index: 27

 

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GSA Member Benefit

Receive a 20% Lithosphere APC discount if the corresponding author on your accepted paper is a GSA Member. To receive your discount or for more information, please contact Lithosphere@technicaeditorial.com.

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